A head scarf, also known as a hijab or chador, is an item of clothing worn
by many Muslim women that represents a symbol of religious identity and
observance of modesty. As far as 2004, the head scarf has become a hot
political topic in the Western world when France prepared to ban head
scarves from public schools, along with other overt religious symbols.

A little closer to home, in Oklahoma, a case was recently filed against
Abercrombie & Fitch clothing store at a Tulsa mall because a young
muslim girl wore a head scarf to an interview and was denied employment
due to her scarf violating their "look policy."

"An attorney for the EEOC claims that the company violated Title VII
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which protects workers from discrimination
based upon religion in hiring. Quoting EEOC senior trial attorney, Michelle
Robertson, "It is unlawful for employers to treat applicants or workers
differently based on their religious beliefs or practices in any aspect
of employment, including recruitment, hiring, and job assignments."

Unfortunately, this is not the first time the EEOC has gone after Abercrombie.
In 2004, there was a similar suit based on their "look policy"
that accused the company of promoting whites over minorities and cultivating
a practically "all-white image." To find out more about this
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